Introduction

Religion tends to produce within people an attitude of _____________ and _______________.

Point of the Passage: If Jesus doesn’t make a _______________ in the way you live, then you are kidding yourself and you really don’t know Jesus.

1. A “Hearers Only” Kind of Religion. vv. 22-24

“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Characterized by _______________.

1. A “Hearers and Doers” Kind of Christianity. vv. 25-27

1. _______________ the tongue.

2. Shows mercy and love to the _______________.

3. Remains _____________ by the world.

Conclusion

Less religion, more Jesus!

Application Questions

1. Why does religion produce an attitude of superiority and self-righteousness?
2. How can you keep yourself from becoming self-deceived?
3. How are you to respond to the thousands of needs in your community?
4. What are the ways that you have grown spiritually in the last year?